Flint City Volunteer Fire Department

🔥 HEAT SAFETY REMINDER 🔥

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Northern Alabama through 7 PM Monday, with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s and heat index values ranging from 100° to 110°.

With this dangerous heat, Flint City VFD encourages everyone to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity—especially during the hottest part of the day—and take frequent breaks in a cool or air-conditioned area.

⚠️ Know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat exhaustion may include:
• Dizziness
• Heavy sweating
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Excessive thirst

Move to a cooler area, loosen clothing, and slowly sip cool water. Heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke if the person does not cool down.

🚨 HEAT STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.

Signs may include confusion, severe dizziness, altered mental status, or loss of consciousness. If signs of heat stroke are present, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY. Begin cooling the person while emergency responders are on the way.

Please check on children, older adults, neighbors, outdoor workers, and others who may be especially vulnerable during periods of extreme heat.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay safe.

— Flint City Volunteer Fire Department

Huntsville, AL – On Friday, August 7, 2026, members of the Flint City Volunteer Fire Department had the opportunity to spend the day with the Cahaba Shriners in Huntsville as they hosted the 2026 Southeast Shrine Convention.

Representing Flint City VFD at the event were Chief Jason Haggard, Assistant Chief Pete Johnson, and Treasurer Jacob Hamilton. Our members were honored to take part in the festivities by serving as judges for the 2026 Southeast Shrine Hillbillies Competition. It was a fun and memorable event, and we thoroughly enjoyed getting to meet and spend time with Shriners from across the Southeast.

We would like to extend a special thank you to the Cahaba Shriners and everyone involved with the Southeast Shrine Convention for inviting Flint City VFD to be a part of this year's event and for making our members feel so welcome.

Beyond the fun and fellowship associated with Shrine events, Shriners are dedicated to an incredible mission. Through Shriners Children's, they help provide specialized pediatric care to children and families, regardless of a family's ability to pay. Their continued dedication to helping children and supporting families is something we greatly appreciate and are proud to recognize.

Thank you again to the Shriners for allowing Flint City VFD to share in such a great day. We had a wonderful time judging the competition and are grateful for the opportunity to be a small part of this year's convention!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Flint City VFD Responds to Rollover Crash on Red Bank Road

Decatur, AL – On Friday, August 7, 2026, at approximately 8:01 p.m., Flint City Volunteer Fire Department, along with the Decatur Police Department, was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash with rollover in the 2600 block of Red Bank Road SW.

Upon arrival, units located a vehicle on its top in a driveway. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were not injured.

Flint City VFD remained on scene to assist with safety operations while the tow service worked to flip the vehicle back onto its wheels and load it onto the wrecker.

We would like to thank the Decatur Police Department for their assistance and coordination during the incident.

Flint City VFD reminds everyone to use caution while driving, remain alert, and always wear your seat belt.

Agencies Involved:
- Morgan County 911
- Decatur Police Department, Alabama
- Protech

Praying for our brothers and sisters at SAVES, the benson family as well as the little child!

From S.A.V.E.S. Fire and Rescue:

Our community has always been able to count on Kaleb and Amber Benson. As dedicated members of the S.A.V.E.S Fire and Rescue. They have spent countless hours serving others, answering calls, and standing beside neighbors during some of their hardest moments. Their commitment to our community has never wavered.

Now, they are facing the unimaginable.

Their beloved one year old son recently suffered a medical emergency that resulted in a drowning incident. As their family focuses on his care, healing, and simply being together, they should not have to carry the additional burden of financial stress.

We’re asking our community to come together for a family that has given so much to others. Every donation, no matter the amount, will help ease the financial strain of medical expenses, travel, time away from work, and the many unexpected costs that come with a tragedy like this.

If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser and keeping this family in your thoughts and prayers.

The Somerville community has always been strongest when we stand together. Now it’s our turn to support one of our own.

Donate to Support for Kaleb and Amber’s Son’s Recovery, organized by Joshua McDonald Our community has always been able to count on Kaleb and Amber Benson. … Joshua McDonald needs your support for Support for Kaleb and Amber’s Son’s Recovery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Flint City VFD Responds to Single-Vehicle Crash on Norris Mill Road

Hartselle, AL – On Thursday, July 30, 2026, at approximately 11:02 p.m., the Flint City Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 5100 block of Norris Mill Road following an iPhone Crash Detection notification with no contact from the occupants.

While firefighters were searching the area, officers with the Decatur Police Department located a white Ford Mustang that had left the roadway near the Flint Creek Bridge.

Upon arrival, Flint City VFD crews immediately began working to safely remove the injured driver from the vehicle. Once the driver was removed, EMS personnel began medical treatment before transporting the patient to a local hospital for further care.

After the patient was transported, Flint City VFD remained on scene to assist with vehicle recovery as the tow service removed the vehicle from the wooded area.

We would like to thank the Decatur Police Department and EMS for their assistance and coordination during this incident.

We remind everyone to drive safely, especially during nighttime hours, and encourage motorists to wear their seat belts at all times.

Agencies Involved:
- Morgan County 911
- Decatur Police Department, Alabama
- Decatur Morgan EMS
- All Star Towing

Our thoughts and prayers are with the City Of Decatur, as well as the seal family!

The City of Decatur is heartbroken by the loss of Chris Seal, a longtime employee of our Parks and Recreation Department.

Chris faithfully served the City of Decatur and its residents for 21 years. He was a valued member of our City family, and his loss will be deeply felt throughout our organization.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris’ family, friends, coworkers, and all who knew him. We ask our community to keep them in your prayers and respect their privacy during this difficult time.

In Decatur, We Are Better Together.

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Our area is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 PM

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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for our area until 9 PM

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Flint City Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential fire involving a pole barn, a camper, and several recreational vehicles in the 2000 block of Roberts Catfish Lane. Initial reports indicated the fire was also spreading into a nearby wooded area. Due to the nature of the incident, mutual aid was immediately requested, and the Priceville Volunteer Fire Department and Hartselle Fire & Rescue were dispatched to assist.

Upon arrival, Flint City VFD crews joined Hartselle Fire & Rescue, who had already begun fire suppression efforts and had successfully contained the fire to the pole barn and its contents. Flint City firefighters immediately assisted with extinguishment and overhaul operations. Together, crews brought the fire under control, and Flint City VFD remained on scene for several hours extinguishing hotspots to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.

Although the pole barn and all of its contents were a total loss, we are thankful to report that the camper was unoccupied and no injuries occurred as a result of the fire.

The Flint City Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank Hartselle Fire & Rescue, the Priceville Volunteer Fire Department, and all responding agencies for their quick response, teamwork, and assistance during this incident.

Agencies Involved:
Morgan County 911
Hartselle Fire and Rescue
Hartselle Police Department
Decatur Morgan EMS
Priceville Volunteer Fire Department